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Kerry Fitzgerald is an actor, writer and one half of feminist theatre company, Purple Ostrich Productions along with Lise Knudsen. I caught up with Kerry to find out about her comedy spoof seminar Come Hygge Yourself, which arrives at the King's Head Theatre next month. Can you tell me a little bit about Come Hygge... Continue Reading →
Following the success of his first season at The Bunker, Artistic Director Chris Sonnex’s new season cements his vision for the theatre, representing and sharing the stories of its community. With a new festival with work from Black artists, a new work from Anna Jordan, debut plays from emerging writers and the return of the... Continue Reading →
Director of Soho Estates Fawn James and Artistic Director Rachel Edwards together announce the opening programme for the Boulevard as the newly-reimagined venue opens its doors to the public for the first time in October 2019. The first show will be the London premiere of Dave Malloy’s celebrated song cycle Ghost Quartet brought to life... Continue Reading →
Waitress today announces a new pie partnership with London bakery Bread Ahead which will be making and selling the show’s famous fresh pies each night in association with the original creators, Cute As Cake of New York. Bread Ahead, well known for its Borough Market, Chelsea and Soho bakeries, will be making the delicious Waitress... Continue Reading →
Ambassador Theatre Group Productions, Riva Marker and Jeanine Tesori in association with New York City Center are delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for a strictly limited season of Sunday in the Park with George starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford and directed by Sarna Lapine, at the Savoy Theatre. Preview performances... Continue Reading →
Rehearsal pictures have today been released for Tennessee William’s The Night of the Iguana, which begins a strictly limited season at the Noël Coward Theatre on Saturday 6th July. The Night of the Iguana stars Golden Globe-winner Clive Owen (Closer, Children of Men) who returns to the West End as Rev. T. Lawrence Shannon for... Continue Reading →
Producers confirmed today that Waitress has extended its booking period until December 7th 2019. London’s new smash hit musical comedy Waitress tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated. With the support of her... Continue Reading →
Ian McKellen's ground-breaking theatre journey continues with a return to the West End. 80 years, 80 venues, 80,000 tickets sold on tour and now 80 more shows announced todya in London from September - all to raise vital funds for theatre charities. Ian McKellen on Stage will transfer to the Harold Pinter Theatre from 20... Continue Reading →
Audiences have just over four weeks to see Sonia Friedman Production’s critically acclaimed Rosmersholm at the Duke of York’s Theatre. Henrik Ibsen’s classic examination of a country in state of political flux has been adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Ian Rickson. Tom Burke plays the soulful John Rosmer, Hayley Atwell is the free-spirited... Continue Reading →
